Uncommons with Nate Erskine-Smith

Karina Gould on Uncommons

A conversation with Karina Gould about the future of progressive politics both nationally and in Ontario.

Apr 3 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Rights are at risk if we normalize the notwithstanding clause.

The original intent was for the clause to be a last resort, but that's not how provinces are using it. Our Supreme Court will weigh in, but it's for our…

Apr 1 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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March 2026

Ontario Budget 2026: there is no plan.

The Ford government released a budget yesterday that might well have been entitled “tired and short on ideas” instead of “a plan to protect Ontario”

Mar 27 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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February 2026

A new chapter - and it starts in our shared east end

It's time for change at Queen's Park. And that change starts in Scarborough Southwest.

Feb 26 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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When it comes to Ontario, I'm all in.

Join our growing team at teamnate.ca

Feb 3 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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January 2026

On shared values, human rights, and collective action.

Some thoughts on the brutality of fascism in Minnesota, the absurdity of the "Board of Peace", and the challenge ahead of us in rebuilding international…

Jan 30 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Carney Goes to China: A Pragmatic Case for Canada’s China Trade Reset

The Prime Minister gave an important speech this morning that is well worth the read.

Jan 20 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Human rights aren't conditional.

Freedom, dignity, and safety are not causes that can be selectively defended.

Jan 14 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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It's in our collective interests when international law is respected.

And we should be more forceful in defending it.

Jan 6 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Making the most of the new year

You're invited to our NY Levee on Sunday January 11. Wishing everyone a happy new year with some thoughts on what's to come in 2026.

Jan 3 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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December 2025

Sports, Sovereignty, and Reconciliation

Willie Littlechild was a commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Ava Hill was the Elected Chief of the 56th and 57th Six Nations…

Dec 15, 2025 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Child honouring with the one and only Raffi

Watch now | Nate is joined by the great troubadour Raffi for a wide-ranging discussion about his music, advocacy, and the importance of child honouring

Dec 10, 2025 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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